Looks like they are breaking up again. I'm sad but at the same time they accomplished what they set out to do in the first place, so I am really happy for them. They were one of the best acts at Coachella, and probably one of the most fun/energetic bands I've ever seen. Going out on a high note for sure.

10-27-2012, 04:01 PM

nathanfairchild

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

shitty. glad im seeing them one last time next week though.

10-27-2012, 05:33 PM

anonimouse

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

not surprised. they've been so amazing live that i know quite a few people are wanting new material, but seeing as how "shape" is 14 years old and all that they've gone through in the meantime as individuals, it would be really REALLY hard for them to put out a follow up that could touch it. maybe they could but we'll never know and im okay with that. getting to see a band i never thought id ever see live once (let alone four times!) has been a dream come true

10-28-2012, 08:24 AM

Grant

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

at least this reunion was worthwhile, unlike atdi.

11-04-2012, 11:29 PM

anonimouse

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

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Originally Posted by Grant

at least this reunion was worthwhile, unlike atdi.

i still cant believe how good these refused shows have been, it really is like they never broke up. they are just soooo tight live its amazing they've not played together in 14 years. anyone else going to the fonda tomorrow for the last show?

and i hear what you're saying about ATDI. while i wasnt THAT disappointed in their reunion it did feel like it was lacking something. probably all the energy that omar and cedric used to throw all over the stage. its unrealistic to expect cedric still be able to hit some of the high notes and dance like a fucking madman as he did when he was 20ish, but having only known the band in that regard, yea it was a bit of a letdown i guess. still glad it happened though and i still get pretty happy watching the replays

11-05-2012, 12:58 AM

Phantasma Del Mar

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

To be fair, Omar's mom died like two weeks before Coachella.

11-05-2012, 06:14 AM

Grant

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

well from what i saw at lollapalooza his excitement didn't change much. i think he just wasn't into it and was doing it to get people to stop asking them to reunite.

11-05-2012, 02:37 PM

Phantasma Del Mar

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

Well that's true as well, he basically came out and said he was in it for the money. I was just pointing out an additional reason for his lack of dancing.

Overall I agree that Refused put on a better show. Shame that they're going away again.

11-05-2012, 03:00 PM

ApacheRunner

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

I saw ATDI here in the hometown of El Paso and it was fucking great, super glad I saw them both hometown and in a small packed venue than at a huge festival.

Feel bad for the other shows though, they definitly had less energy and a different vibe, Omar still wasn't energetic but the band played insanely well and Cedric hit those notes.

Bummed I'll never see Refused, FFF was my last chance and school had me all fucked up.

11-05-2012, 03:07 PM

Bumblebee

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

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Originally Posted by Grant

well from what i saw at lollapalooza his excitement didn't change much. i think he just wasn't into it and was doing it to get people to stop asking them to reunite.

I thought ATDI only accepted gigs that hit their astronomical guarantee(upwards $500,000?), minus the warmup show and maybe Brixton Academy.

11-05-2012, 03:49 PM

ocbruin84

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

can't believe I saw Refused not once but twice this year (C & FYF)

11-05-2012, 03:50 PM

SepaGroove

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

Got an invite from a friend to go to the LA show tonight but I have a fucking class that I can't miss. FML.

11-07-2012, 04:36 PM

Panda421

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

I am so glad that I got to see them. I agree that they accomplished what they set out to do and then some.

11-07-2012, 07:01 PM

kneuller

Re: Refused Are Not Fucking Dead

They were so fucking good at FYF and Im glad they were able to retire on their own terms and in a better way rather than in front of 40 people in a house in Harrisonburg, Virginia.